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Identified: Cocaine’s Targets Downstream Of Dopamine
Researchers have observed the behavior of dopamine in mice that were given cocaine, which activated a signaling pathway that was previously unknown.
Mitochondria-Targeting Nanoparticles For Alzheimer’s Disease
A mouse study suggests that antioxidant nanoparticles targeting the mitochondria could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Physiotherapy Reorganizes The Brain For Post-Stroke Recovery
Activating the cortex-to-red nucleus pathway with physical rehabilitation helps rats recover after a stroke, possibly by reorganizing damaged brain circuits.
Tiny Radar Camera Microchip Packs A Big Punch
In the future, radar cameras for use in satellites could be made a hundred times smaller with this millimeter-long chip, without compromising on image quality.
Fast Radio Bursts Solve The Mystery Of The Missing Matter
Scientists have detected a fast radio burst coming from a galaxy billions of light years away, helping to confirm the presence of previously ‘missing’ matter.
Test Tube Sperm Produce Apparently Healthy Offspring
Researchers have successfully coaxed stem cells into sperm-like cells that can produce healthy offspring.
Packaging Made Out Of Shellfish Extract Doubles Food Shelf-Life
This biodegradable, non-toxic film made out of chitosan, a polymer derived from crustacean shells, could be very useful in food technology.
Gold Layers Boost Water Splitting Efficiency
By sandwiching an ultrathin layer of titanium dioxide between gold, researchers have boosted the light absorption range of water splitting catalysts.
Freaky Fungi Friday
Much more than just mushrooms, fungi—and the people who study them—are simply fascinating.
